Cost of Living in Ad Dammam
Summary of cost of living in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,697.1$ (10,139.4﷼), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 750.9$ (2,823.0﷼), excluding rent.
- Ad Dammam is 36.5% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ad Dammam is, on average, 74.1% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 ﷼ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 130.00 ﷼ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 25.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 6.50 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.00 ﷼ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 10.83 ﷼ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.85 ﷼ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.84 ﷼ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.48 ﷼ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.24 ﷼ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.32 ﷼ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 8.78 ﷼ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 12.86 ﷼ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 14.20 ﷼ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 22.49 ﷼ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.75 ﷼ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.79 ﷼ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.50 ﷼ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.52 ﷼ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.04 ﷼ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.19 ﷼ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.39 ﷼ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.21 ﷼ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.60 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.56 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.18 ﷼ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 29.12 ﷼ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.67 ﷼ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 135.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 10.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 16.09 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 ﷼ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.32 ﷼ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 249,999.00 ﷼ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 79,350.00 ﷼ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 484.43 ﷼ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 123.27 ﷼ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 232.92 ﷼ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 310.51 ﷼ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 106.25 ﷼ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 50.00 ﷼ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,581.67 ﷼ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 29,800.00 ﷼ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 158.64 ﷼ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 185.95 ﷼ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 361.85 ﷼ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 340.65 ﷼ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,166.67 ﷼ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,394.00 ﷼ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,722.67 ﷼ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,494.44 ﷼ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 312.76 ﷼ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 267.40 ﷼ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,374.55 ﷼ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.90 | |
Prices in Ad Dammam
This city had 335 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 27 January 2026
Last update: 27 January 2026
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